Christmas Treats

Homemade treats for your Neighbours

Three Quick And Easy Homemade Treats Your Neighbours Will Love This Christmas

Christmas time is all about sharing and caring. Giving gifts, sharing moments and being surrounded by the people we hold dearest. But during the festive period, we often get caught up in the chaos of preparing for family gatherings, buying gifts and cooking, that we don’t stop to appreciate the things that really matter most.

Take your neighbours for example. If you’re fortunate enough to have a good relationship with your neighbours, Christmas time is the perfect time of year to give thanks for their friendship and all the things they do for you.

Homemade Strawberry Jam

Nothing tastes better than jam on toast or freshly made scones, especially when it’s homemade. So, this Christmas, why not showcase your culinary skills by whipping up a jar or two of delicious strawberry jam for your neighbours to enjoy?

If you’re apprehensive to try preparing your own jam, we’re here to tell you that it’s not as complicated as it sounds! Here is a recipe for you to try and it only requires three ingredients!

And because you’re bound to have leftovers, we think you’ll enjoy it just as much as your neighbours will.

Ingredients:

3kg strawberries, hulled and halved

3kg white sugar

Juice of ½ a lemon

Method:

1. Place strawberries in a pan and stir in the sugar. Leave to sit for about 1-2 hours or until the sugar has softened the fruit.

Rum Balls

An age-old Christmas classic, Rum Balls are a delicious treat to have at this time of year. They’re so easy to make, and even if your neighbours don’t like rum, substituting the liquor for another liquid will still result in a batch of yummy treats.

Christmas Bark

And last, but certainly not least, we have Christmas bark. A quick and easy treat to prepare, Christmas bark is a delicious post-lunch or mid-afternoon snack to accompany a cup of tea or coffee and we think your neighbours will love it!

The best part about Christmas bark is that you can alter the recipe according to what ingredients your neighbours (and you) like best. And you can also make Christmas bark using any kind of high-quality chocolate, making Christmas Bark a superb gift for the people in your street.